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Climbing Options:

Climbing Clinics:

While our 35 foot wall may look challenging, we make climbing easy. Interested participants have two options when it comes to scaling our indoor climbing wall.

Option I: All climbers must successfully pass our free Safety and Skills Test to receive unlimited access to the climbing wall for four months. Our optional Introduction to Climbing Clinic is also available and highly encouraged to make sure climbers are prepared to pass the exam.

Option II: Pay $4 for each visit and climb with the assistance of our staff members.

Try-climb: $4
Daily Guest Pass: $5
Safety and Skills Test: $15/$25

Equipment Rental:

We provide all the necessary equipment for climbing. Climbers may use their own harnesses provided the wall staff approves them. All climbers must use the provided belay devices, carabineers and ropes.

Harness: Free

Shoes: $2

Chalk Bag: $0.50

Shoe Punch Pass: 10 for $15

Chalk Punch Pass: 15 for $5

(103000) Introduction to Climbing Clinic

This clinic will provide participants with the skills necessary to climb and belay at the climbing wall. Upon completion, participants must wait at least 24 hours to take the Safety and Skills Test. The test fee is included on the cost of the clinic.

Fee: Student/Member $15, Nonmember $20

(105001) Large Group Introduction to Climbing Clinic

Date: By AppointmentFee: Student/Member $100, Nonmember $110

(107000) Safety and Skills Test

The wall is open to anyone, but each climber, regardless of ability, must take a safety ans skills test every four months to become an approved climber. Climbers between the ages of 13 and 17 years old can become approved climbers provided they have a parent or legal guardian attend the safety and skills test and sign off on all waivers. Climbers 12 years of age and under may not belay.

Date: By AppointmentFee: Student/Member $15, Nonmember $20

(109000) Bouldering Clinic

New to climbing? Want to learn more? This clinic is designed for beginning climbers who have already taken an Introduction to Climbing clinic. Basic strategies for moving on rock will be discussed including footwork, balance, and conserving energy. This course will also cover reading routes and their rules, as well as differences in bouldering and roped climbing techniques.

(109100) Benefit Bouldering Competition

Participants can test their bouldering skills in our fall competition designed for all climbing abilities. All competitors climb at the same time and choose how many problems they will attempt. All proceeds will benefit the Ohio Climbers Coalition.

Fee: $10Location: SRWC

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